How does what you eat affect your health?

How much does what you eat affect your health?

 

We all know that eating French fries and donuts is bad for us, and that eating fruits and vegetables  is good for us, but what else?  How much do you really know about the way what we eat affects our health?

The conventional thinking is that eating meat, fish, eggs and dairy products is essential to growth, strength, and health, but is this true?  Many studies have been done on the topic of nutrition, and there is much solid research that maybe they’re not as good for us as we thought.

Because of this, more people are altering their diets to some degree.  Vegans go the extreme, eating no animal products at all.  There are various types of vegetarians, some of whom will eat fish or dairy products or eggs, just avoiding meat.  Then there are flexitarians – people who will eat some meat, now and then, but they limit its quantity and frequency.  But how healthy are any of these ways of eating?

You can learn more by reading an array of books and articles on the topic, but also by attending a presentation at the Barbara Frum Library on October 5 called “Vegetarianism 101”.  This program is meant to answer all your questions, even ones you might not have thought of on this subject.  Come on out and hear all about it, and ask your questions.

Here are some vegans and vegetarians that you may have heard of:  Sir Paul McCartney, Shania Twain, Hank Aaron, Ruth Heidrich (Ironman finisher, marathoner), Killer Kowalski (wrestler), Martina Navritilova (tennis player), Peter Burwash (Canadian former tennis player), Brad Pitt, Mac Danzig (MMA World Champion), Brendan Brazier (professional triathlete), and Robert Cheeke (bodybuilder).